Vintage Whiting order & Davis Silver Metal Mesh Evening Bag, Sparkling Clear Rhinestone Clasp, Estate Sale Find, Ca. 1940's
Absolutely Exquisite Vintage Whiting & Davis Silver Metal Mesh Soft & Supple.
Absolutely Exquisite Vintage Whiting & Davis Silver Metal Mesh, Soft & Supple Evening Bag with Original Clear Multi-Rhinestone Clasp . . .
Gorgeous Estate Sale find measures 8 1/2" ( at widest ); 6" wide at top of scallop silver-tone metal frame.
The sewn-in blue label is post 1940's. The hand-sewn ivory silk fabric lining does show yellowing and age especially around the frame. Original mirror is included.
The exterior silver-tone metal frame is in very good + condition. The interior metal frame has engraving which states : Made in U.S.A., Mesh Whiting & Davis Co. Bags, 2911.
The attached metal chain handle measures 5 1/2" long. Please note that I have not attempted to clean the chain handle, nor the interior fabric.
If you order Love Vintage Handbags . . . especially Whiting & Davis . . . this hard to find piece is really quite stunning !
Overall, outstanding, quality workmanship not to be found in today's mass produced items.